Walking With Steinbeck Tour in Monterey reposted by Ruth Paget

This Walking with Steinbeck Tour in Monterey, California on July 11, 2026 looks interesting.

The Monterey County Weekly Online Calendar lists this walking tour as a free, community-building event:

Details about Walking with Steinbeck from the Monterey County Weekly’s Online Calendar follow:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/#/details/walking-with-steinbeck-cannery-row-walking-tour/19341953/2026-07-11T10

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about the San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Hames

Asian Markets in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Asian Markets in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Salinas has smaller Asian markets that have pretty high turnover on inventory.  The Asian markets include:

-Steve’s Filipino Asian Market

-Tokyo Oriental Foods and Gifts

-Magat Asian Grocery

-Mabuhay Filipino Foods

-KK market

-Star Market

-Young’s Market

-San Miguel Market

Happy Marketing!

Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

Pork Butchers in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Pork Butchers in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Pork butchers in Salinas, California include:

-Zio Brand Sausage

-Salinas Meat

-Ron’s Market

-Magana’s Meat Market

-La Vina Market

-La Esperanza market

-La Plazita Market

-Princess Market Sanborn

-Calidad Market Y Carnivora

-Star Market

-Santa Fe Market

-Nob Hill Foods

Note: Wienerschnitzel sells hot dogs and hamburgers for apres-marketing

Happy Markeyting!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with chopsticks

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

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Coffee Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Coffee Shops in Salinas, California for After-Marketing Relaxation by Ruth Paget

Salinas, California has several coffee houses to relax in after shopping at a farmers’ market including the following:

-The Beerded Bean

-Villa Rivera Cafe

-Palomas Cafecito

-Brewjee Coffee Company

-Winchell’s Donut House (Open 24/7 - has sandwiches too)

-Vivian Espresso Organica

-Cherry Bean Roasting Company

-Con Azucar Cafe

-Caffee Soleil

-Emma’s Bakery and Cafe

-Starbuck’s

-Peet’s

Happy Sipping!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

Updated Farmers’ Market Information for Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Updated Farmers’ Markets Information for Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

I have updated my list of farmers’ markets in Salinas (currently 6) to include specialty shops like places to find artisan cheese and premium steaks:

https://ruthpaget.blogspot.com/2026/03/farmers-markets-agritourism-in-salinas.html?m=1

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical EmWestern Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibitions about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley Historical Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

Chocolate Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Chocolate Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

There are several chocolate shops in Salinas, California that include:

-See’s Candies (2 locations)

-Dulceria Vargas

-Emma’s Bakery and Cafe

-Sherri’s Cookies

-Sweet Reba’s

-Star Market, notably Ritter-Sport bars from Germany

Happy marketing!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

Bakeries and Pastry Shops in Salinas, California by Ruth Paget

Bakeries and Pastry Shops in Salinas, California Can be Part of Farmers’ Market Day by Ruth Paget

Bakeries in Salinas, California include:

-Emma’s Bakery and Cafe

-The Bakery Station

-Main Street Bakery and Catering

-Otto’s Bread Compsny

-Dolly Cakes and Supplies

-Guadalajara Bakery

-Cake Express

-La Soledad Bakery

-La Mariposa Bakery

-Panaderia Tres Hermanos

-La Plaza Bakery Company

-Sweet Reba’s

-La Mexicans Bakery

-Sourdough and Company

-Bagel Corner

-Winchell’s Donut House

-Creekside Bagel Bakery

-Casa Oaxaca Bakery

-Leal Bakery

This is the bakery short list!

Happy Marketing!

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games and Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge game

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Museum

-creator of French Travel and Culture Games

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